Randolph County, Alabama
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Feral Hog
- Group
- North
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 2,125
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Wild Turkey, Feral Hog also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedRandolph County climbs into the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, where the Talladega National Forest provides extensive public hunting grounds across rugged, hardwood-covered ridges and hollows. R.L. Harris Reservoir on the Tallapoosa River adds a prominent water feature and draws deer movement to the shoreline edges throughout the season. The hillier topography and national forest presence give Randolph a more remote feel than much of Alabama.
Moderately rugged Appalachian foothill terrain with forested ridges, creek hollows, and the expansive R.L. Harris Reservoir draining through the county. Mixed oak-hickory hardwoods and pine-hardwood forest cover most of the landscape, with the Talladega National Forest occupying substantial acreage on the higher elevations.
Low to moderate. The national forest acreage absorbs pressure well, and the hillier terrain discourages casual hunters, leaving back-country spots genuinely lightly pressured.
Alabama OTC license and tag system with statewide antler restrictions requiring bucks to have at least 4 points on one side or a minimum 15-inch inside spread during the regular season.
Wild turkey populations are solid in the national forest uplands. The reservoir shoreline and creek mouths provide waterfowl hunting opportunities during migration. Ruffed grouse, while rare elsewhere in Alabama, occasionally appear in the higher hardwood covers.
The Talladega National Forest ridgelines in Randolph County are among the most under-hunted public deer ground in northeast Alabama, rewarding hunters willing to navigate the elevation change. R.L. Harris Reservoir shoreline edges draw bucks during the rut, and the combined public access is a significant asset.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: ADCNR county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 16d ago.